About this property
The Old Highway 16 Bridge is a historic closed-spandrel arch bridge near Edgemont, Arkansas. It carries an unused old alignment of Arkansas Highway 16 across the manmade "Edgemont Cut", an excavation made in 1908 during construction of the now-abandoned Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. The bridge was built in 1936 with funding from the Works Progress Administration, and remained in regular service until 1963, when Highway 16 was realigned.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 11000262. It was listed on May 10, 2011.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Old Highway 16 Bridge listed on the National Register?
Old Highway 16 Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Old Highway 16 Bridge?
Old Highway 16 Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Highway 16 Bridge?
The period of significance for Old Highway 16 Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Old Highway 16 Bridge?
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